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England lose openers in chase of 176

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 19 Juni 2013 | 22.58

LONDON: England's Jonathan Trott made a fluent fifty as South Africa were looking for breakthrough while defending a moderate 175 in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy.

Scorecard | Match in Pics

Trott's half-ton came off 64 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Trott alongwith Joe Root steadied England as they took the side past 100 in 24 overs after the loss of openers early.

Chris Morris got rid of Alastair Cook after a slow start by England. Cook (6) edged Miller to man behind the stumps at the score of 22 in the seventh over.

Rory Kleinveldt then inflicted second blow on England by sending back Ian Bell after his knock of 20 and reduced England to 41/2.

Bell flicked Kleinveldt straight to AB de Villiers on the final delivery of the 11th over.

South Africa risked 'choking' in yet another semifinal after England ripped through their ranks to restrict them to 175 all out from 38.4 overs.

It could have been worse for South Africa had it not been for a ninth-wicket stand of 95 between David Miller (56 not out) and Rory Kleinveldt (43).

England won the toss under overcast skies at The Oval and soon had South Africa reeling at four for two after James Anderson and the returning Steven Finn removed Colin Ingram and Hashim Amla in their opening overs.

Robin Peterson, again promoted up the order, tried to steady the ship with 30 but was then trapped lbw by Anderson before captain AB de Villiers (duck) and JP Duminy (three) followed in quick succession.

Spinner James Tredwell, continuing in the absence of the injured Graeme Swann, took his second wicket when Faf du Plessis (26) edged behind a cut shot with the ball barely spinning.

Slip Jonathan Trott expertly ran out Ryan McLaren for one after the batsman had advanced down the track to Tredwell, who took three for 19, before the tail wagged as Miller top scored and Kleinveldt hit an ODI best.

South Africa, who were without injured pace bowler Dale Steyn, have never won a major international cricket title despite their prowess and famously threw away a 1999 World Cup semi against Australia when a last-ball run out caused a tie.

Five other international semifinal defeats have come and gone since for the Proteas, who mainly had themselves to blame at The Oval with England bowling well but not spectacularly as the white ball again failed to move significantly.

Hosts England will now fancy their chances of knocking off the runs and reaching the final of cricket's second 50-over tournament at Edgbaston on Sunday. The second semifinal between India and Sri Lanka takes place on Thursday in Cardiff.


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Can beat any team on our day: Mathews

CARDIFF: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews exuded confidence as he stated that his team is physically and mentally ready for the challenge that will be posed by formidable Indian side led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy.

"India are a strong team to beat, but we are prepared physically and mentally," the young Lankan skipper told reporters here on Wednesday afternoon.

For the talented all-rounder, it will be a big achievement if Sri Lanka are able to get past India on Thursday.

"We are aware of our poor record. It will be an achievement if Sri Lanka can beat India here tomorrow and on our day, we can beat any team in the world," Mathews said.

Just like his illustrious couhterpart Dhoni, the Lankan captain also doesn't believe in exacting revenge.

"In sport, there is no word called revenge," he said. Tomorrow's semifinal at the Sophia Gardens is threatened by rain and in case of a wash-out, India will go through to the final in Birmingham on June 23.

Mathews said he was not even thinking about such a possibility as it is "out of our control".

Sri Lanka have a poor record to defend against India. After the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium, which India won comfortably by six wickets, the Lankans have lost seven out of 10 matches against Dhoni's team. One match at the Adelaide Oval in February 2012, ended in a tie.

Mathews did admitted that although lot depends on the veteran troika of Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan but juniors will also need to put their hands up in trying circumstances.

"They are the backbone of our batting but we have seven batsmen and young guys like (Dinesh) Chandimal and (Lahiru) Thirimanne are in good form," Mathews said.

"We can't depend on certain players. We have to work as a team and whoever gets set has to bat till the last. It's going to be a mix of Test and ODI batting as we have to keep things flexible," Mathews said.

Having beaten hosts England and defending champions Australia, Sri Lanka are high on motivation and aims to reproduce the killer instinct the team displayed in the group games.

"We are a fighting team. All our three matches went down to the wire. We lost a close game against New Zealand, but the wins against England and Australia give us plenty of confidence. Our bowlers now have the experience to deal with the strong Indian batting," said Mathews.

The Lankan skipper said India can ignore Lasith Malinga at their own peril.

"Yes, I am aware we play a lot of cricket together but to ignore Lasith is not a good idea. He remains a very experienced man and he will surely have special plans against them," Mathews said.

It's expected to be a sell-out crowd here on Thursday. The 16,000 seats will be full at the Sophia Gardens. Rain has spoilt the 2002 final between the two teams on consecutive days in Colombo forcing India and Sri Lanka to share the Champions Trophy for the only time in the history of the mini World Cup.


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Root, Trott steady Eng in chase of 176

LONDON: Joe Root and Jonathan Trott steadied England as they took the side past 100 in 24 overs after the loss of openers arly in their chase of 176, set by South Africa in the first semifinal of Champions Trophy.

Scorecard | Match in Pics

Rory Kleinveldt inflicted second blow on England by sending back Ian Bell after his knock of 20 and reduced England to 41/2.

Bell flicked Kleinveldt straight to AB de Villiers on the final delivery of the 11th over.

Earlier, Chris Morris got rid of Alastair Cook after a slow start by England. Cook (6) edged Miller to man behind the stumps at the score of 22 in the seventh over.

South Africa risked 'choking' in yet another semifinal after England ripped through their ranks to restrict them to 175 all out from 38.4 overs.

It could have been worse for South Africa had it not been for a ninth-wicket stand of 95 between David Miller (56 not out) and Rory Kleinveldt (43).

England won the toss under overcast skies at The Oval and soon had South Africa reeling at four for two after James Anderson and the returning Steven Finn removed Colin Ingram and Hashim Amla in their opening overs.

Robin Peterson, again promoted up the order, tried to steady the ship with 30 but was then trapped lbw by Anderson before captain AB de Villiers (duck) and JP Duminy (three) followed in quick succession.

Spinner James Tredwell, continuing in the absence of the injured Graeme Swann, took his second wicket when Faf du Plessis (26) edged behind a cut shot with the ball barely spinning.

Slip Jonathan Trott expertly ran out Ryan McLaren for one after the batsman had advanced down the track to Tredwell, who took three for 19, before the tail wagged as Miller top scored and Kleinveldt hit an ODI best.

South Africa, who were without injured pace bowler Dale Steyn, have never won a major international cricket title despite their prowess and famously threw away a 1999 World Cup semi against Australia when a last-ball run out caused a tie.

Five other international semifinal defeats have come and gone since for the Proteas, who mainly had themselves to blame at The Oval with England bowling well but not spectacularly as the white ball again failed to move significantly.

Hosts England will now fancy their chances of knocking off the runs and reaching the final of cricket's second 50-over tournament at Edgbaston on Sunday. The second semifinal between India and Sri Lanka takes place on Thursday in Cardiff.


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Trott slams fifty to keep Proteas at bay

LONDON: England's Jonathan Trott made a fluent fifty as South Africa were looking for breakthrough while defending a moderate 175 in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy.

Scorecard | Match in Pics

Trott's half-ton came off 64 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Trott alongwith Joe Root steadied England as they took the side past 100 in 24 overs after the loss of openers early.

Chris Morris got rid of Alastair Cook after a slow start by England. Cook (6) edged Miller to man behind the stumps at the score of 22 in the seventh over.

Rory Kleinveldt then inflicted second blow on England by sending back Ian Bell after his knock of 20 and reduced England to 41/2.

Bell flicked Kleinveldt straight to AB de Villiers on the final delivery of the 11th over.

South Africa risked 'choking' in yet another semifinal after England ripped through their ranks to restrict them to 175 all out from 38.4 overs.

It could have been worse for South Africa had it not been for a ninth-wicket stand of 95 between David Miller (56 not out) and Rory Kleinveldt (43).

England won the toss under overcast skies at The Oval and soon had South Africa reeling at four for two after James Anderson and the returning Steven Finn removed Colin Ingram and Hashim Amla in their opening overs.

Robin Peterson, again promoted up the order, tried to steady the ship with 30 but was then trapped lbw by Anderson before captain AB de Villiers (duck) and JP Duminy (three) followed in quick succession.

Spinner James Tredwell, continuing in the absence of the injured Graeme Swann, took his second wicket when Faf du Plessis (26) edged behind a cut shot with the ball barely spinning.

Slip Jonathan Trott expertly ran out Ryan McLaren for one after the batsman had advanced down the track to Tredwell, who took three for 19, before the tail wagged as Miller top scored and Kleinveldt hit an ODI best.

South Africa, who were without injured pace bowler Dale Steyn, have never won a major international cricket title despite their prowess and famously threw away a 1999 World Cup semi against Australia when a last-ball run out caused a tie.

Five other international semifinal defeats have come and gone since for the Proteas, who mainly had themselves to blame at The Oval with England bowling well but not spectacularly as the white ball again failed to move significantly.

Hosts England will now fancy their chances of knocking off the runs and reaching the final of cricket's second 50-over tournament at Edgbaston on Sunday. The second semifinal between India and Sri Lanka takes place on Thursday in Cardiff.


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Root falls but Trott keeps Eng in control

LONDON: JP Duminy bowls out Joe Root but Jonathan Trott stays firm to keep England in control against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy.

Scorecard | Match in Pics

Root fell two short of half-ton but shared 105-run stand for the third wicket with Trott to set up for England after the loss of openers early.

Trott made a fluent fifty and guided England past 100. His half-ton came off 64 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Chris Morris got rid of Alastair Cook after a slow start by England. Cook (6) edged Miller to man behind the stumps at the score of 22 in the seventh over.

Rory Kleinveldt then inflicted second blow on England by sending back Ian Bell after his knock of 20 and reduced England to 41/2.

Bell flicked Kleinveldt straight to AB de Villiers on the final delivery of the 11th over.

South Africa risked 'choking' in yet another semifinal after England ripped through their ranks to restrict them to 175 all out from 38.4 overs.

It could have been worse for South Africa had it not been for a ninth-wicket stand of 95 between David Miller (56 not out) and Rory Kleinveldt (43).

England won the toss under overcast skies at The Oval and soon had South Africa reeling at four for two after James Anderson and the returning Steven Finn removed Colin Ingram and Hashim Amla in their opening overs.

Robin Peterson, again promoted up the order, tried to steady the ship with 30 but was then trapped lbw by Anderson before captain AB de Villiers (duck) and JP Duminy (three) followed in quick succession.

Spinner James Tredwell, continuing in the absence of the injured Graeme Swann, took his second wicket when Faf du Plessis (26) edged behind a cut shot with the ball barely spinning.

Slip Jonathan Trott expertly ran out Ryan McLaren for one after the batsman had advanced down the track to Tredwell, who took three for 19, before the tail wagged as Miller top scored and Kleinveldt hit an ODI best.

South Africa, who were without injured pace bowler Dale Steyn, have never won a major international cricket title despite their prowess and famously threw away a 1999 World Cup semi against Australia when a last-ball run out caused a tie.

Five other international semifinal defeats have come and gone since for the Proteas, who mainly had themselves to blame at The Oval with England bowling well but not spectacularly as the white ball again failed to move significantly.

Hosts England will now fancy their chances of knocking off the runs and reaching the final of cricket's second 50-over tournament at Edgbaston on Sunday. The second semifinal between India and Sri Lanka takes place on Thursday in Cardiff.


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Australia beat Iraq 1-0 to qualify for WC

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 18 Juni 2013 | 22.58

SYDNEY: Australia secured their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil Tuesday with a late strike from Josh Kennedy firing them to a tense 1-0 win over an under-strength Iraq at Stadium Australia.

It was an unconvincing victory in front of a sell-out 80,000 crowd, but ensured the Socceroos will appear at their third consecutive World Cup, alongside Japan who are already through from Asian Group B qualifying.

The result put Australia on 13 points, out of reach of Oman (nine points) and Jordan (seven points) who play later Wednesday.

Australia wasted countless chances in wet conditions before coach Holger Osieck replaced a visibly angry Tim Cahill with Kennedy in the 77th minute.

But the towering Nagoya Grampus striker justified the substitution when he saved the day with a clinical 83rd-minute header that sent the crowd wild.

"I'm proud of everybody. It's been a really hard campaign but we showed our mental strength," captain Lucas Neill said. "I'm sorry it wasn't pretty but we beat them.

"We've got to keep pushing ourselves," he added. "Let's look at the positives tonight -- we're going to Brazil!"

Osieck kept his faith in the team that impressively beat Jordan 4-0 in Melbourne last week and they repaid the German, but it was not the authoritative performance that many were expecting.

He was relieved that his team scrambled over the line.

"It was a very tough qualifying campaign but we made it happen over the last three games," said Osieck. "I'm simply happy for the boys and the fans. It was a tricky game, they are tough to play."

Former Asian champions Iraqi had no chance of qualifying for Brazil and were without veteran skipper Younis Mahmoud and midfield maestro Nashat Akram, who opted not to play.

Attacking midfielder Alaa Abdul-Zahra was also absent with the team predominantly made up of players who will compete at the Under-20 World Cup in Turkey later in June.

Their inexperience showed and they were immediately on the back foot with a left-foot strike by Cahill in the second minute forcing a fine save from Noor Sabri, one of only two survivors from Iraq's 2007 Asian Cup-winning team.

Sasa Ognenovski went close 12 minutes later when he got his head on a Lucas Neill cross as the Socceroos made good use of space on the wings, and Cahill leapt well to get a header on target from a Luke Wilkshire corner soon after.

Half-an-hour in and goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer had barely touched the ball as Australia pressed for the opening goal.

Cahill again went close, twice in as many minutes, but the killer strike eluded them and they went into half-time at 0-0.

Iraq had their first shot on target soon after the restart when Saif Salman forced Schwarzer into action as Vladimir Petrovic's team upped the tempo.

Australia responded and thought they'd scored after 64 minutes when Robbie Kruse volleyed the ball into the net, but the referee had already blown for a foul in the penalty area.

With the game heading for a draw, Osieck brought on Kennedy and despite Cahill petulantly swiping the air close to the coach's head, the move paid dividends.

As the clocked ticked down Mark Bresciano looped in a cross from the right and the lanky Kennedy made no mistake, climbing to meet the ball and heading it into the right-hand corner.

Reaching Brazil is a dream come true for the Socceroos, many of whom are 30-plus and will have their last chance to play in a World Cup in 2014.

Australia's most capped player Mark Schwarzer will be 41 come next year's showpiece, while captain Lucas Neill, striker Tim Cahill and midfielder Mark Bresciano will all be 34 or older.


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30 years on, Kapil's 175 remains 'not out'!

As Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men continue their dream run in the Champions Trophy, another record set by one of Dhoni's predecessors turn thirty on Tuesday. Yes, we are talking about Kapil Dev's unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe that many feel, gave Indian cricket a new ray of hope.

That too, was in England, exactly three decades back. At a time, when all thought India were heading towards an ouster, perhaps, it was one 175 that turned things their way. The heroics actually changed the fate of Indian cricket, may be, forever.

The evening of June 18, 1983 at the Tunbridge Wells, was actually an eye opener for world cricket for reasons more than one. All this while, cricket was considered a batsman's game, and the evening proved what an all-rounder (that too a strike bowler) could do with the bat. That composite and significant innings not only helped India win the game, but also paved the way to the historic final. And, that's how a Haryana Hurricane struck England!

For a team reeling at 17-5, all that's required is some steady innings and in those days, when the concept of big hitting wasn't that popular, Kapil's innings was a revelation of sorts. How could a genuine fast bowler go in for those big hits?

In the era of T20, it may look quite obvious but it was a different ball game then. But even after thirty years, the question remains---how did Kapil do it? An integral part of the World Cup winning team, Madan Lal feels such heroics are a part of the game.

"There are times when a player reacts to the situation and Kapil's innings was one such. We had already lost five wickets by then but we had to win the game to stay in the fray," Madan Lal tells TOI. And as the former cricketer speaks, you can feel the excitement.

"It feels like yesterday. Kapil told us not to be worried and hang on there, we just did that," Lal reminisces.

Perhaps, that's how time flies! In those days, one-day cricket was all about a 60 over affair, and the concept wasn't a tailor made one for most of the players. With Test cricket still ruling the roost, most of the cricketers had difficulty in getting accustomed to the format, forget calling for the shots.

And that's where, Kapil's innings stood out. It gave Indian cricketers a shot in the arm, proving that even the tail-enders or the bowling line-up could deliver the goods. "His innings was a treat to watch.

Taking the crease when the team was in a shambles, how he guided us to victory was really fascinating," Lal, who had the opportunity of watching the innings from the other end, reminisces.

But did it actually work as a motivator? May be, may be not. But Lal says it definitely boosted their confidence. "That's why it remains special even after thirty years. After that game, we knew we would be able to move on, but then semifinals were not in our dreams," he points out.

Once the captain was back in the dressing room, all that followed was emotional outburst. "We were genuinely happy. With our heads pushed to the wall, we were looking for a turnaround and 175 was the reason to be happy," the former cricketer says with laughter.

In those days, when television was yet to conquer the household, radio was the only tool to realize that something big had happened far far away. The millions cheered hoping for a better future.

And, what followed thereafter is history. But even after thirty years, as his teammates look back at the days bygone, the 175 by the Haryana Hurricane remains special. After all, after years of being 'underdogs' India were actually back in the fray.

In the era of T20 cricket, where big hits and quick runs have become the orders of the day, the unbeaten knock of 175 will always remain a milestone, for its resemblance, impact and of course result.

Now, even after the Dhoni brigade deliver the goods, the veterans of the game often compare their heroics with Kapil's 175. "You can't deny that innings gave Indian cricket a new identity," a former cricketer says.

So, even after India have won another World Cup; have ranked No.1 in Tests, Kapil's 175 remains not out.
Perhaps, such is the magic of the 'gentleman's game'!


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'Delhi Police tortured us for confessions'

NEW DELHI: Three bookies, arrested in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, today alleged in a court here that the Delhi police has extorted their confessions in the case by using "third degree torture and coercion".

The court sought police's response on the allegations by bookies Sunil Bhatia, Ramesh Vyas and Firoz Ansari who claimed that investigators had obtained their confessions by use of force.

Additional Sessions Judge Ajay Kumar Jain directed the police to file its response by June 22.

The allegations by the three accused assumes significance as recently, Umesh Goenka, the business partner of Rajasthan Royals owner Raj Kundra, had claimed before court that he was forced to name Kundra in cricket betting on instructions from Delhi Police personnel who had "traumatized" and "physically abused" him in illegal custody for five days.

Goenka, whose statement has been recorded as a witness in the case, had also said that he was forced to name Kundra to save himself from physical torture and from being booked under the MCOCA, as allegedly threatened by the police.

During the hearing, the court allowed the agency's plea for sending the three bookies and two others, including bookie Deepak Kumar and ex-Ranji player Babu Rao Yadav, to 14 days of judicial custody till July 2.

Apart from moving the plea to send the five to judicial custody, police also filed an application seeking issuance of fresh production warrant for bookie Ashwani Aggarwal, who was not produced before it today as he is at present in Mumbai.

Bhatia, Vyas, Yadav and Kumar were produced in court after expiry of their judicial custody, while Ansari was brought before the judge after expiry of his police custody.


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'England seem to reverse the ball quicker'

LONDON: South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Tuesday waded into controversy over alleged ball-tampering saying he was a bit amazed at the England bowlers' ability to reverse swing the ball "a bit quicker than the rest of the teams" in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

The hosts have been hit by allegations of ball-tampering ahead of their high-voltage semifinal, slated to be held here tomorrow against South Africa.

"If they are doing something funny with the ball, then it's definitely a concern, yes, but we've got no proof of that. Look, they seem to get it to reverse a bit quicker than the rest of the teams so maybe they've just got really good skill in their bowlers," De Villiers told reporters on the eve of the match.

"We've tried, as well -- I think all teams try to do that, and we haven't really managed to succeed in that, but we'll try that again tomorrow and see if our bowlers can find that skill to reverse the ball.

"It's something that the umpires and the ICC will probably look into why England and some of the other teams might get it to reverse quicker. All that is really not up to me to decide or to comment on that. But if there is something funny happening, then it's definitely a concern, yes," he added.

Even as Dale Steyn's availability for the match remained in doubt, De Villiers asserted that they have enough firepower to emerge victorious without the world's numero uno fast bowler.

"We've won games without him and with him. It's a semi-final game. It's a big knock-out game, and there will be a lot of pressure around, a lot of hype. Not having him on the side will be big for us, but then again, like I said, we're playing good cricket and we're confident we can beat England without Dale," De Villiers said.

"I said before that I don't believe we're lost without him."

Steyn's fitness is being monitored as he was said to be struggling after their last game against the West Indies. He bowled six overs in the rain-affected match -- his only appearance in the tournament -- but has not trained at full intensity in the lead up to the semifinal.

"He's obviously one of the best in the world, and he's good against any team in any format. He's taking another day off just to make sure we rest him really well, managing his workload really well, and hopefully we can have him on the park. He's close to 100 per cent, he's running around."

Though England will be playing in front of the home crowd, the Proteas skipper felt the pressure will be on the hosts.

"I believe last two matches were big crunch games which might give us a lot of confidence, and I believe we can beat them. But yeah, if they're playing in front of the home crowd, I think all the pressure is on them.

"We'll make sure we do the basics well, like I said before, and if things go our way we'll end up on top."

South Africa will look to shed their big tournament 'chokers' tag that has haunted them for long when they go into the marquee clash at the Kennington Oval.

"Look, we've had two big games, the last two games we played, and we didn't choke there. Obviously that's a good start. We owned up to it before. It's something that's been around for a while. I believe all teams choke in certain situations. It's just a -- we somehow managed to get that tag behind our names.

"Unless we win this tournament, people will say you're chokers, so no matter what happens, it's something we've dealt with. I think we're very comfortable with it in the team. We know what we're capable as a team, we're in a very good space. We're not thinking of stuff like that. It's not something that really bothers us at the moment."

According to De Villiers, it will be the "team who rocks up here with the right attitude who can take that momentum early on and run with it".

"We'll be looking to do exactly that, adapt to conditions as quickly as possible, and we're just going to enjoy the experience tomorrow," he said.

Talking about the conditions, De Villiers said, "I don't think it's much to do with the swing really in England, I think there's more movement off the deck, and I think we're playing on a new wicket tomorrow. There should be a bit of movement again.

"Whoever is going to bowl first might have a bit of an advantage for the first few overs, but then again, it might slow up in the afternoon."


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Iran, South Korea qualify for 2014 WC

ULSAN: Iran won 1-0 at South Korea on Tuesday in a result that secured both teams a spot at next year's World Cup, but the hosts only just scraped through and had to wait until after the final whistle to know their fate.

Iran finished top of Group A in the final stage of Asian qualifying, while South Korea finished second, level on points with Uzbekistan but holding second place by virtue of goal difference.

Uzbekistan came from behind to win 5-1 at home against Qatar in a simultaneous game. The storming finish ultimately came up short, leaving the Uzbeks on a plus-five goal difference while South Korea was plus-six.

The winning goal came in the 60th minute. Kim Young-gwon failed to clear a speculative ball forward and Reza Ghoochannejad robbed him of possession, sprinted clear and sent a well-placed curling left-foot shot beyond goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryeong.

South Korea, not wanting to put its fate in the hands of the game in Uzbekistan, pressed forward strongly for the remainder of the game but could not equalize.

Kim almost made up for his mistake, but his close-range shot in the 86th minute produced a reflex save from keeper Rahman Ahmadi and Jang Hyun-soo's follow-up was also blocked.

As Iran players, coach Carlos Queiroz and officials celebrated wildly on the pitch, the South Korean squad and fans were kept in suspense while the last couple of minutes of the Uzbekistan game were played out, before they knew they were also through to next year's tournament in Brazil.

South Korea's trip to Brazil will be its eighth-straight World Cup appearance - including one as co-host in 2002 - while Iran qualified for the World Cup for the fourth time, having missed out on South Africa 2010.


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